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Took the car to the shop, tips from machanic...
Hey I took the car to the shop the other day (thank god, it needed it!)
First of all, I got 2 engine mounts, a front alignment, and new head gaskets
So I am sure that I will get a little bit of a MPG gain from the alignment depending on how bad it was before hand.
Think the engine mounts and gasket could do anything (even if little)
I figure maybe a super small improvement from the 2 mounts since it will be less strain possibly on the engine or trans since there would be a correct alignment with it. And I have no idea about the head gasket...
Anyways, 2 questions for you guys
1) He said my trans fluid looks a little nasty but I shouldn't change it b/c it would mess it up worse, true? I'm guessing that's true somehow
and
2) He said to DISCONTINUE using synthetic oil b/c it is thinner and will leak out of any little hole it can find and since the engine is old I should use normal. He said it was worthless anyways unless you have a car with almost no miles on it... Opinions?
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